Perfection.
Not a single frame of this film is wasted. Shot composition, editing, fluidity of camera movements, mise-en-scène... it pulls you in from the very start and never lets go.
And the character work? Every statement and action carries subtext and nuance, and each distinct character is elevated by the outstanding performances of the entire ensemble.
Yes, you can criticize the lack of diversity, the misplaced faith in the American justice system, and the idealistically hopeful ending. But looking through…